Conventional incandescent bulbs and Halogen bulbs are highly inefficient and have no real control on the energy they consume – around 85% of its consumption is wasted! That means you are spending around 85% more on your electric bill for your lighting than you should. When you consider that approximately 30% of your energy usage is attributed to lighting, it highlights the amount of energy that you are potentially wasting. In addition to this, when considering the true cost of incandescent bulbs and Halogen Bulbs, you have to factor in the cost of regular replacements, labor expenses and time needed to change them. These are significant factors, especially when there are a large number of bulbs installed.
What about CFL's you might say. Well CFL's are a step in the right direction and they may last a little longer than conventional bulbs they are still not efficient. LED bulbs cost about 50% less to operate than CFL's. Also LED bulbs have no lead in them they emit zero radiation and UV that can damage art work and other items. You should not be throwing out your CFL's when they go bad, they contain hazardous materials and legally should be disposed of properly. If one should break in your home or office technically you should have a hazardous material cleanup. CFL's typically last 10,000 to 20,000 hours if you are lucky. LED's last 40,000 to 75,000 hours. You can also get dimmable LED's if that is what you need.
LED replacements can offer a solution that improves efficiency while saving costs! Simply fitted into existing sockets, the LED technology consumes 80% less energy than a conventional incandescent or Halogen bulbs, while lasting 25 times longer! In addition to this, with the LED replacements working at an improved 85% efficiency they give off very little heat, reducing the load on your air conditioner and the risk of injury or fire! Did you know that a 65 watt incandescent bulb can reach up to 300 degrees F in just 15 minutes. Think about the number of bulbs you have and the amount of additional heat you are adding to your building. A 65 watt equivalent CFL that is enclosed in a glass bulb because they look nicer can reach temperatures over 200 degrees F. While the LED equivalent will only reach about 100 degrees F. Considering these factors and looking at the savings in monthly energy costs, additional bulb purchases and maintenance, it is clear that this is a more financially viable option over standard types of bulbs.
Benefits you could experience with LED Replacements:
- Energy Savings of Over 85% Possible
- Short Payback Times
- Quick & Simple Installation
- Save Cost & Hassle of Bulb Changing
- Very High Light Output
- Lead Free & RoHS compliant